Programme Officer – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

About the role

The Programme Officer (MHPSS) will support IOM's Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme in Liberia, providing mental health and psychosocial services to migrants, returnees and vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and coordinate MHPSS programming in humanitarian and migration contexts.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to MHPSS and community‑based staff.
• Deliver direct MHPSS services such as psychological first aid, supportive counselling, group interventions and case management.
• Coordinate referrals with multidisciplinary service providers, including health, protection and social services.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatry, Psychological Counselling or related field with at least two years of relevant experience, or a university degree with four years of experience.
• Proven experience in MHPSS programming, capacity‑building initiatives and working with migrants, displaced or vulnerable populations.
• Experience in fragile, conflict‑affected or complex operational settings is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of community‑based MHPSS approaches and humanitarian protection principles.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data‑management tools.